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Previous studies have shown/come to the conclusion that truancy is a complex and multi-faced problem that exists in all countries and cultures. Reasons lying behind truant behaviour are lack of motivation, negative school factors, peer pressure and challenges in life skills and life management. Extended school non-attendance has negative long-term impacts both on a personal level as well as on social level causing for example unemployment and social exclusion. Many researchers have done research on truancy but only few studies have focused on students’ perspectives on truancy. The aim of the study was to examine compulsory school students’ perspectives on school factors that have influenced their decision to skip school days or school lessons. Also the aim of the study was to view students’ perspectives on how schools’ learning environments should change and improve in order to reduce unexcused absences. The research was conducted as a systematic literature review. The research material composed of five peer reviewed scientific articles that discuss students’ perspectives on school factors related to truant behavior and unexcused absences. Results from this study show that school climate and interaction between school staff and teachers and students are distinctly related to truancy. If students experience interactions in school nonfunctional and school’s climate negative, his decision to skip lessons or school days becomes easier. Correspondingly functioning interactions and school staff’s expressi-ve and genuine interest on student increase student participation and sense of belonging. Results from this study show that teachers classroom management skills and school’s co-operation with parents are related to truant behaviour.